Portugal Visa RequirementsFor Burkina Faso passport holders
Burkina Faso citizens must apply for a Schengen type C visa before visiting Portugal. The visa costs EUR 80 and allows stays of up to 90 days. The Portuguese Embassy in Ouagadougou or VFS Global processes applications.
Burkina Faso passport holders require a visa to enter Portugal.
Apply at the Portuguese Embassy in Ouagadougou or VFS Global. Required documents include a valid passport (6 months validity), application form, two recent photos, travel insurance (EUR 30,000 minimum), hotel bookings, return flight ticket, last 3 months bank statements, and proof of employment. Fee is EUR 80. TAP Air Portugal offers direct connections from Lisbon to Ouagadougou.
Portugal is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Burkina Faso to Portugal: What You Need to Know
Portugal is a Schengen member state and Burkina Faso passport holders must obtain a type C short-stay visa. The Portuguese Embassy in Ouagadougou or VFS Global handles applications. Portugal has historical connections with West Africa through the era of Portuguese exploration. Portugal is known for Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve coast, and its rich maritime history. Processing typically takes 15 working days.
How to Get There
Portugal is the natural European gateway from Burkina Faso due to TAP Air Portugal direct flights. A Schengen visa enables travel to all 27 Schengen countries. Consider combining with Spain or France.
Money & Banking
Portugal uses the euro (EUR). ATMs widely available. Credit cards accepted at most establishments. Currency exchange at banks and airports.
Practical Tips
TAP Air Portugal flies directly between Lisbon and Ouagadougou, making Portugal the most accessible European Schengen country from Burkina Faso. Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, and Sintra are top destinations. Portugal uses the euro. Enjoy pasteis de nata (custard tarts) and bacalhau (codfish dishes). Lisbon hills are best explored by historic trams.